Chapter 182

This nobleman from the Bia Kingdom Joseph Malen, and his son, Neil, was a very cute and somewhat shy boy.

Joseph actually brought his wife with him.

But Cyrus was puzzled, because he did not see the figure of the Biya noblewoman's wife.

Joseph said, "Please forgive me, my lord, but my wife's legs are not very strong... she is unable to get out of the carriage to greet you in person..."

He didn't want his wife to be stared at by a crowd on a busy street.

Thinking this, Joseph Mullen glanced at the carriage with its curtains tightly drawn; clearly, his wife was inside.

Cyrus vaguely realized something, nodded, and didn't pay any attention.

At that moment, Neil, the little boy clinging to Joseph Mullen's leg and hiding behind him, looked at Cyrus and murmured, "Tiger, big tiger..."

His voice was soft and sweet, and his eyes were shy but bright.

Joseph, feeling embarrassed, said, "This child has heard people mention your pet beasts before... he really likes tigers."

Cyrus chuckled and said, "The big tiger is in the castle, not here."

Neil's bright, expectant eyes instantly turned to disappointment.

He even sighed like a little adult, "It seems Neil's wish won't come true..."

After saying that, she couldn't help but pout and bury her head in Joseph's lap.

Human babies are just so cute.

Cyrus couldn't help but laugh, "Neil, would you like to come back to the castle with me and see the big tiger?"

Joseph exclaimed in surprise, "My lord, this..."

Neil looked up in surprise, a few tears still glistening in the corner of his eye. He whispered, "Can... can I go?"

He looked uneasy, and his two little hands unconsciously clasped together.

Cyrus nodded. "Of course."

He said that if Joseph Mullen had not yet found temporary accommodation, he could come and visit the castle if he did not mind.

Joseph declined at first, but seeing that Cyrus's invitation was sincere, he accepted. After all, he also hoped to fulfill his son's wish within his means.

It's truly wonderful to meet the Lord of Desinia at this time.

So Joseph Mullen and his family returned to Par Mountain with Cyrus.

Cyrus never expected that his whim would bring back such a talented inventor—upon arriving at the castle, he saw Joseph unload something from the carriage first.

This thing is shaped like a chair, with wheels on both sides, so it can be pushed.

Cyrus was somewhat surprised, and blinked imperceptibly. It was a wheelchair.

Whether it's a cane to help people walk or a wheelchair to push them, these things have actually existed for a long time.

After all, where there is demand, there will be production.

If a person is without legs or has difficulty walking, they will always try to find tools to help or replace walking.

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On the Western Continent, the earliest wheelchairs were unicycles, but they were sometimes inconvenient to park. Although they were later improved and became two-wheeled, they were still not satisfactory in some aspects.

Joseph then made modifications based on these foundations.

He transformed the originally heavy wooden wheelchair into a foldable design and added brakes to the wheels on the armrests.

It has four wheels in total, with the front wheels being smaller and the rear wheels being larger. To save space, pedals are installed above the front wheels.

To Cyrus's surprise, the modifications to this wheelchair were almost identical to those of ordinary wheelchairs he knew in modern times.

Compared to its previous heavy design, it looks much simpler.

Before long, Joseph's wife was carried down from the carriage by him personally.

His wife had beautiful, long, curly brown hair, a lovely appearance, and seemed to have a gentle and kind personality. Perhaps because she was well cared for by her husband, her face radiated a peaceful, tranquil, and happy glow.

"Mother."

Neil rushed to Mrs. Mullen's side.

Mrs. Mullen gently stroked his little head and nodded apologetically to Cyrus: "Please forgive me for not being able to get up and greet you."

Cyrus: "It's nothing."

"Your husband loves you very much, and you look very happy, madam."

Mrs. Mullen and Joseph exchanged a glance and smiled at each other, "You're right, Lord."

She is indeed a happy woman.

Joseph's meticulous care for his wife was not only reflected in the carefully modified wheelchair; as they entered the castle, his gaze was almost entirely fixed on Mrs. Mullen, and he was able to immediately perceive her needs and take care of them promptly.

Cyrus discovered that this nobleman from the Bia Kingdom also had many small inventions that were very convenient for Mrs. Mullen to use.

He seemed lost in thought, wondering what Joseph Mullen's purpose was in taking the talent recruitment exam... It couldn't be for money, or to become his subordinate...

Cyrus hosted Joseph and Mrs. Mullen, and also introduced Little Neil to Coalball and Snowball.

To avoid frightening the children with too many wild animals, Cyrus only let Neil see the two large tigers, while the rest of the furry creatures were in another place.

However, the Rice Cake and Eggy chased and played with each other as they ran into the hall, clearly curious about the suddenly appearing human cubs.

Eggy, in particular, circled around Neil several times.

When Neil saw the tiger, he clearly became excited and thrilled.

He couldn't help but clench his little fists and jump around a couple of times.

But because the Coalball Ball Snowball was so huge, Neil had to crane his neck to see the tiger's full size, and he was a little hesitant to get closer.

Cyrus reached out her hand to Little Neil, saying, "Let me show you how to pet them. Don't be afraid, the Coalball and Snowball are very well-behaved."

Neil placed his small hand in Cyrus's palm, shyly pursing his lips. "Is this the big tiger's name?"

"Yes, that's right."

Cyrus guided Neil's little hand and placed it on the Coalball's body. The novel tactile experience instantly made Neil's eyes widen and his mouth open wide.

He touched it carefully, then called out softly, "Brother Coalball, Brother Snowball."

Without Cyrus leading him, Neil boldly touched the Snowball again.

"Ouch."

When facing the cub, Coalball became much calmer. Finally, it lay down on the Snowball, making it easier for Neil to touch its back and ears.

Joseph and Mrs. Mullen naturally expressed their heartfelt gratitude to Cyrus. Just as Joseph was about to say something more, the Pope returned.

Although Joseph had never met the Pope, not everyone could possess such golden eyes, and his imposing presence alone set him apart from others.

Moreover, the atmosphere in the hall became quiet after the other party entered.

Even Neil stopped talking and snuggled up next to Snowball.

Unaware of Joseph and Mrs. Mullen's surprise and confusion, Cyrus raised his hand and beckoned like a cat. "Your Majesty, we have guests."

The tone was natural and friendly.

Segalot laughed and walked over.

Your Majesty... isn't that just the title of the Pope...?

Joseph was even more astonished. The Pope... was actually living with the Lord of Desinia?!

After Segalot came over, he pushed his wife forward to greet her, and then stood there somewhat reservedly.

Cyrus Zuoyi: "Neil, you can have Coalball and Snowball sleep with you tonight, okay? Do you like that?"

He could tell that Neil didn't dare to speak loudly in front of the Pope, so he decided to let the boy spend time alone with his favorite furry friend.

Neil nodded vigorously, his voice still childish. "I love it! I'll take good care of Brother Coalball and Brother Snowball, don't worry, Lord."

Different generations.

Cyrus did not correct Neil's form of address. After arranging accommodations for Joseph and Mrs. Mullen, he left with Segalot.

In the bedroom, Cyrus, clutching the Pope's collar, tiptoed slightly and kissed his lips with sparkling eyes, saying, "You're back early today."

Segalot hugged Cyrus's waist tightly and chuckled softly, "I couldn't stop thinking about you, so I came back."

As he spoke, he kissed his way down from caramel-colored eyes to the bridge of his nose, his lips... and finally, he stroked the back of Cyrus's neck and kissed his small, delicate Adam's apple.

"Hmm..." Cyrus couldn't help but hum softly, her head tilted slightly, her cheeks flushed.

Segalot left two red marks on his Adam's apple before raising his head to kiss Cyrus's cheek and asking, "Why did you think of bringing the nobles of the Bia Kingdom into the castle?"

Cyrus leaned against him and said, "Joseph Mullen said he's here to take the Reinog talent recruitment exam."

"But he's a nobleman, and he doesn't belong to the Desinia Territory. What is his purpose in coming here?"

"Let's leave that aside for now. After all, the King of Biya has a relationship with you... I'm sure even if he has something he wants to accomplish, it wouldn't be anything malicious."

"Besides, Neil is very cute, and since I can fulfill one of his little wishes, I brought him along."

Segalot: "You like children?"

Cyrus: "I like it, but I know you can't have children. If there's a chance in the future, we can adopt a child."

After all, he has a huge family business that needs to be inherited.

Segalot grasped Cyrus's hand, which was clutching his collar, lowered his head to gently bite her fingertips, and then kissed the back of her hand. "We can consider that later. Right now, having me is enough."

Just look after me.

Cyrus couldn't help but laugh, her eyes crinkling. "No, I also have fluffy ones, they're all adorable big babies."

Segalot: "..."

Are you deliberately trying to annoy people?

Segalot hugged Cyrus tightly and tickled him until Cyrus laughed until tears streamed down his face and he begged for mercy before letting go.

He hugged his lover, who was all soft and cuddly from laughing, and kissed his face, saying, "I want to be number one."

Cyrus quickly agreed, afraid that he would cause her more trouble.

When did His Holiness the Pope become so childish?

Segalot held him as they sat on the sofa. After a while, Cyrus remembered something. "How does the Holy See choose its next pope?"

"You seem to be an exception."

The surname Augsger is associated with nobility and royalty, making it generally impossible for them to enter the Holy See.

But when Segalot was born, all the Belanka in the yard bloomed at once, and more importantly, his eyes were a unique golden color.

--The same color as the eyes of the creator.

Everyone believed that Segalot Wordsworth Augsger was someone favored or even loved by the Creator.

Therefore, the old pope overruled the objections of many, mainly because the Gales Royal Family disagreed, but the Holy See officials were very supportive of directly confirming Segalot as the next pope.

Segalot: "The Holy See trains some children, and in the past, two or three of these children were selected as candidates for the next pope."

"Before they reach adulthood, the reigning pope will conduct tests."

Cyrus nodded; he had indeed seen children inside the Saint Church.